Ask Skift: What Are the Trends in Middle East Travel?
The travel industry in the Middle East has seen enormous changes in recent years, and here are some trends shaping the sector in the region.
Rashaad Jorden is Skift’s Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI answer engine, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn’t spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.
Record 80 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a monster travel period, with decreasing inflation helping push more travelers to hit the road for the holiday.
5 Takeaways From the Skift Aviation Forum
This week’s Skift Aviation Forum was full of intriguing discussions about the current state of the global airline industry and where it’s headed.
Ask Skift: What Are the Biggest Challenges for the Airline Industry?
The airline industry is still facing its share of challenges, and here are some issues keeping executives up at night.
Ask Skift: Are Big Cities Becoming More Expensive to Visit?
Major cities have gotten more expensive to visit in recent years, and here's a look at some of the factors that have contributed to them becoming pricier for travelers.
U.S. Projects 90 Million Visitors by 2026
Washington's work to reduce visitor visa wait times is paying off as the U.S. travel industry is poised to hit its goal ahead of schedule.
Premium Has a Moment While Airlines Quiet Quit China – Skift Travel Podcast
Airlines are increasingly placing a heavy emphasis on premium products, and we discuss why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as why some carriers are quietly withdrawing from China.
Wyndham’s Optimism, Southwest’s Strong Bookings and Malaga’s STR Crackdown
Today's podcast looks at Wyndham weathering economic uncertainty, Southwest seeing healthy demand, and a halt on STRs in Málaga.
AI-Powered Travel Agents, Hilton’s Mixed Fortunes and Boeing’s Struggles
Today's podcast looks at AI travel agents, Hilton's highest room addition, and Boeing's latest hurdle.